Origin
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Artondale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artondale, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Federal Way to Artondale, you are looking at an efficient 23.3-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it is an economical drive that keeps you within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the trip. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-5, WA-16, and Pacific Highway South. Whether you are heading out for business or a brief visit, this straightforward connection offers a reliable path between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| WA 16 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Pacific Highway South | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 56th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Olympic Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fillmore Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Artondale, WA.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn left onto WA 99
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue South
5
Turn left onto WA 18
497 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Route 18
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma
8
Merge onto I 5
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 16
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 10
Toward Olympic Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on 56th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
17
At end of road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
18
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
503 ft
·
12 sec
·
Artondale Drive Northwest
19
Arrive at destination
Artondale Drive Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Olympic Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Olympic Drive
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Olympic Drive
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.75 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Artondale, WA
Late night in Artondale on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 70% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The drive kicks off with an 8.8-mile stretch on I-5, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you transition between the interstate and WA-16, you will notice the character of the road shift from major arterial traffic to a more directed highway flow. Because the entire route is relatively short, you won't encounter the fatigue associated with long-distance hauling. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary backroads.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Federal Way, WA and Artondale, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma and Bremerton.
Tacoma
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Bremerton
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Federal Way, WA
Full guide →Federal Way is a city in King County on the Puget Sound of Washington State. It is the home of the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens. With a population of 96,000 (2016), Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Artondale, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Artondale, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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